Note: Each sample is roughly 1-2 oz of liquid stain. This is enough to test a small area.
TWP 100 SERIES STAIN SAMPLES
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TWP 100 Series and TWP Semi-Solid Pro-Series are not VOC Compliant for Canada and these USA states and cannot be shipped or used there: California, Colorado, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Maine, Michigan, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Northern VA, Pennsylvania, Parts of Arizona, Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, all of Canada.
TWP 1500 Series is compliant for all 50 States but cannot be shipped or used in Canada.
TWP 200 Series is compliant for all 50 States and Canada.
hi – we have a nearly 15 year old deck and have tried various stains — believe it is redwood. Direct sun — south facing in Durango Colorado. Is TWP allowed in Colorado and with the house cedar stained would you recommend Cedartone? Last stain has been absorbed in most places – assume we would sand and redo. thanks Pat
150-200 s. feet for 1 coat.
100 s. feet for two coats wet on wet.
TWP 100 cannot be shipped to IN. The 1500 can. Clears will not give you UV protection from graying.
what is the formula for determining amount of stain you will need for a wooden deck? I think I’m going to use the clear TWP 100 (Indiana).
Brad, try the TWP 1500 for this.
John, at this point I would use the Restore A Deck Stripper with a pressure washer to remove the buildup of TWP. Brighten when done. This way the TWP Dark Oak will penetrate better and look uniform.
I have always used TWP100, 3-4 times now, each getting about 2 years. Top of railing shows little stain now. 100% direct sun. Should I sand it before applying another coat? Should I clean it or simply put another coat on. I have been using cedar tone, but I want to switch to the dark oak, any issues?
thanks
I am in north-central Alabama (hot and humid) with a combination of some new and some two-year-old pressure treated pine and western red cedar. Some of the old wood has failed Flood brand stain that will be stripped before new stain is applied. Which TWP stain would be best to use? Thanks.
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Can the TWP 1500 series stain be used on rough Douglas Fir previously stained with Olypic oil stain?
Hi.
I am in the proces of re-staining a cedar deck. About 600 square feet in Kansas, partial summer sun, full winter sun. I will be stripping SW Deckscapes Oil based stain with the Restore-A-Deck stipper and brightner and reapplying TWP 100 in eitehr cedar or redwood.
My question is would I treat this asa first time application of the TWP, meaning only 1 coat, or can I do a wet on wet two coats on the floor?
Any other advice you’d give?
Thanks. Jeff
Please read for the colors: http://www.twpstainhelp.com/twp-1500-colors-explained/
Read this about new deck:
http://www.twpstainhelp.com/twp-stain-wet-on-wet-application/
Hi, the Cedartone and Cal Red colors for TWP 1500 look almost identical to me. What is the difference? I’m putting this on a new redwood deck and would like it to be as natural looking as possible, not too red. Which would you recommend? Thanks.
Please read this:
http://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/
I just replaced all deck rails and flooring on my deck with 2×6 cedar. IMO question is how long do I need to wait to stain it and is there a moisture content spec I should be working towards. I own a moisture meter I use for wood working so should be able to accurately measure status. The deck is small and serves as a walkway into the house and a small area for grilling and sitting. I plan on using a solid stain and have order a sample of Cape cod gray to see if it matches the house or at least blends with the current house color.
jdish1, please read this article on colors:
http://www.twpstainhelp.com/twp-1500-colors-explained/
Maybe the Cal Red color.
I recently built a new redwood fence and let it age for a year before I cleaned and brightened it. I just applied the 1500 Natural color thinking this would be the best option as I wanted to highlight the “natural” color of the redwood or maybe make it a little golden red as it says in the description “golden”. The actual color is basically just brown. Neither my wife or I like the brown color much and would like a red redwood look without it being too dark. Please recommend before I purchase more. thanks for your help!
Edward, you could lightly apply to the underside but do not apply to the exposed side until it properly seasons.
I will soon be installing kiln dried Douglas Fir vertical grain flooring on a covered porch. Normally, porch flooring is prepped by coating the wood prior to installation to help prevent drawing moisture from underneath the floor. However, I’ve read that TWP products should not be applied for several months to allow the wood to “adjust” or dry out. What is your recommendation? Should I apply a coat of the TWP 100 product prior to construction or should I use a waterproofing product such as Thompsons Water Seal prior to construction? Painting the underneath side of the porch after construction is not an option. Thanks.
Thom, you should remove the Olympic first with the Restore A Deck Stain Stripper and a light pressure washing. Brighten when done. Once prepped and no old stain is left then you can apply the TWP 100 or 1500.
I have been using Olympic semi transparent
stain on my cedar deck but it fades too quickly. After washing and drying my deck, which of your products can be applied over my old cedar deck? Thanks.
Cyndy, you cannot put TWP on top of another brand and expect it to properly penetrate into the wood and adhere well. You should remove the CWF.
We have a 20 year old deck that we have always used CWF cedar tone on;CWF appears to have been bought out by Flood and the color is now much lighter. We are looking for a product we can put on without completely stripping the wood. Are any of your products appropriate?
You cannot apply TWP on top of the Wolman. It must be removed first.
Hi,
I would like to stain over Wolman DuraStain (terracotta color), which doesn’t adhere very well. Deck is 6 years old, pressure treated pine, in Central New York, under snow 4 months, semi-shaded otherwise. Wood is in great shape. Hoping to get away with doing horizontal surfaces without sanding, as balustrades and posts are holding up well. Will 1500 (rustic) work for me?
Colors vary widely based on the wood type, age of wood, application, etc.
Are the colors above indicative of the color you will get on new pressure treated lumber?
Madeline, colors are not exactly the same between the series.
Is there a difference in the same colors in each series. In other words, is the rustic color the same color in the 1500 series as in the 100 series. If I want to get samples should I get rustic in both series?
Pat, TWP is an oil based stain I would use the 1500 Series for this. Maybe California Redwood.
We have a redwood deck (20 years old)
We have power washed and sanded,etc.
I do not want to a strong color but more
clear. What kind of sealer or preservative would you recommend. I am confused between
stain,sealer or preservative. Water based or oil based. We live in Boise, Idaho
Thanks so much!
Pls explain the difference between 100 and 1500 series stains. I have a 15 year old treated pine deck. Looking at a transparent to semi-transparent “natural” stain/sealer. Wife does not want “red” pigmented color…go figure…
Yes you need to wait. The Natural is tinted. Please read this article on the colors:
http://www.twpstainhelp.com/twp-1500-colors-explained/
New redwood deck in Utah. Need weather and UV protection, but love the look of the new redwood and don’t want to darken it too much. 1- Are all 1500 series products semi-transparent? 2- Is “Natural 1530” the name of a color only or is it actually clear/natural? 3- Would you still recommend allowing new redwood to weather some before staining, even in the harsh heat/sun and snowy winters of Utah?
Yes you can use this for wooden swing sets
Is this stain safe for a child’s wooden swing set?
Thanks,
Charles
You cannot cover or mask a taupe semi-solid with a semi-transparent rustic. It will show through.
PS to previous note — in this situation, does it matter if I use 100 or 1500? (in Seattle)
We have stripped old weathered semi-solid stain from our cedar deck. It is now very bright and yellow, and looks pretty well stripped when dry – but in the rain you can see lots of bits of old stain still there. Perhaps a light sanding will help? (it’s roughed up from pressure washing, so needs sanding anyway). Our painter suggested “Rustic” – enough pigment to help cover. But I”m worried it will look blotchy over those spots. The original color was a taupe, so I’m thinking of ordering a sample of “prairie gray” to see if it might blend and look less blotchy. What do you think? Thank you!
That’s a little long. Can you break it into 2-3 parts?
I have a very large deck. Typically takes 3-4 hours to complete staining floor boards. Is this an acceptable duration for TWP1500 to go back and stain wet on wet? Also is 1500 good for Northern IL?
500 is not available anymore. You would want the 1500.
Newly purchased home in CT. Deck (about 5 years old) has IPE flooring and cedar (or mahogany) railings. Previously stained (Cabot Timber Oil, I think). I believe I need to strip and brighten. IS 500 OR 1500 SERIES THE BEST BET?
Thank you, Bob
Kimmedoll, best the use the 100 series for this deck and area. Any of the colors would work well for you. Make sure to prep the wood first with the Gemini Restore Kit.
I have a 2 month old new pressure treated pine deck. It is unfinished wood. My house is made of brick (slightly orange colored) and siding (creamy butter beige yellow) with white trim around the windows. I live in lower east Tennessee on the border of GA and AL. I am overwhelmed by picking a stain for my deck. I was thinking about a white painted deck but I am really undecided. Could you recommend the process and TWP products/color that would look and hold up best along with the timeline I should follow before/after using products. Thanks so much.
Linda, Either color would work for this. Make sure to prep the wood correctly first.
Use the Gemini Restore Kit to prep the wood for a recoat of the TWP 1500.
We need to stain cedar beams in Hill Country of Texas. They had a natural coat of stain 2 1/2 years ago. Would the Dark Oak 1503 or the rustice 1515 be our best choice.
Used rustic 1500 last summer in New Jersey. Next summer will be two years. How do I prepare for a fresh coat? Thanks.
Ron, either would work well for you.